Plastic factsheets

1 Tahi Our plastic use

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Plastics are often useful in modern life and o...

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Plastics are often useful in modern life and our use is increasing. Look at the factsheet to see how we use and dispose of plastics...

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Plastic pollution h...

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Plastic pollution harms our communities and industries. Look at the factsheet to see the sources and movement of plastic pollution...

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Mircroplas...

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Mircroplastics are getting into the environment and into the food chain...

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Our health and e...

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Our health and environments are affected by plastics...

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Recycling plastics is difficult so mos...

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Recycling plastics is difficult so most waste plastic is not recycled...

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It's the type of plastic, n...

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It's the type of plastic, not what it is made from, that determines whether it will fully break down...

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Let's work together to tackle o...

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Let's work together to tackle our plastic waste problem. Look at the diagram for ideas on reducing plastic waste...

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Changi...

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Changing to a circular economy will allow us to use plastics more sustainably. Look at the diagram of a circular economy...